- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, IN
Franklin Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180369000581
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Community High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Community High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Community High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180369000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Franklin Community High School held near 1,590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 180369000581 · Franklin, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,531 enr · 16.8:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students)
Franklin Community High School held near 1,590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Franklin Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin Community High School
1,531 students
- Custer Baker I
Custer Baker Intermediate School
734 students
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community Middle School
726 students
- Creekside Elem 517
Creekside Elementary School
517 students
- Northwood Elem 505
Northwood Elementary School
505 students
- Needham Elemen 347
Needham Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Franklin Community High School reports 1,531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Community High School compares
Franklin Community High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,531 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,531
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Franklin Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Community School Corp reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Baker Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Community High School
How many students attend Franklin Community High School?
Franklin Community High School has 1,531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,610 (2022-23) → 1,590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community High School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Community High School?
35.3% of students at Franklin Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Community High School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Franklin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Community High School?
Franklin Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Community High School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Community High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Community School Corp?
Besides Franklin Community High School, Franklin Community School Corp also operates Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students), Franklin Community Middle School (726 students), and Creekside Elementary School (517 students). See the Franklin Community School Corp district page for the complete list.